Fabfab

[apict]

Fabulous Fabrication Day
All those who want to participate should post here so we can start work on planning each project for maximum efficiency on "Fabfab Day".


1 - JB-Grain mill stand w/hopper 4 -Turbobrew-Keg cut
2 - Mr.C -Grain mill stand w/hopper 5 - BeerSawks-Keg cut
3- Wedge -Mill cart restoration 6 - MightyCow9-Keg cut plus

"Measure twice cut once"....I usaully measure many many times.:confused:

[mwedge]

i would like to redo my cart and get all the wood off of it and replace with plastic and install new wheels.

[Mr.C]

I suppose I could also convert a couple of kegs into a keggle and mash tun. My SS ball valves/weldless kits are still on back order, but I can cut the tops and drill the holes.

[stan]

after screwing up my wrist on my last batch, moving hot water here and there, i'd love to build a single-tier brewstand...problem is as of now, i have no schematics/plans/etc nor do i have materials. i hadn't planned on building one for a while, but the residual pain is making it an accellerated project for me.

i may not be able to participate in fabfab day, but on that same note, any help anyone wants to offer for coming up with a plan would be greatly appreciated. i'm scouring the various forums for ideas and tricks as i type.

[TurboBrew]

I need to pick up a few sanke kegs and cut them open and place some valves in the bottom.

[Mr.C]

problem is as of now, i have no schematics/plans/etc nor do i have materials. i hadn't planned on building one for a while

I'm facing the same problem. Several of the guys in the club have nice brewstands. I'm sure they'd be willing to show you what they did. Hey guys, if you could, please post pictures of your stands to give us ideas.

I'm currently looking at a couple designs, but don't think I'll have the money for a complete brewstand by the time we have this fab day. I can definitely do the mill cart, though.

[jayellis]

You're such a romantic, Turbo!

[BeerSawks]

I need to pick up a few sanke kegs and cut them open and place some valves in the bottom.

Same here!

[Stubby]

I went an easy route and it looks cool too. I picked up a Stainless prep table off of Craigs list and mounted burners directly to the Table. Believe it it or not doesn't get hot at all. Then Fabed some Grates over the kegs. I think I picked up the table for 150 bucks.
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z217/stubbyshotrod/IMG_2627.jpg

[MightyCow9]

I have a few projects I would like to work on myself. I don't think we could do them all at once, but just so there are more ideas that we can do I will list them all.

I have two kegs ready to be cut open. I would love to put valves in them, and possibly some thermometers as well.

We are in the midst of remodeling it to have a full scale kitchen. I want to turn one of these kegs into a boil pot that contains some heating elements and can run electronically with the 220V line. I want to add this to be able to do inside batches with electronic temp control.

I would also like to mount and build a stand for my grain mill.

I would also (but likely not at Fab Fab) like to build a brewstand. I have access to much rebar and was considering building my stand from that. After all, that is my business and it would be cool for me to have that flair there.

[Chaos]

This is awesome! Great idea using the steel table.

[Mr.C]

After all, that is my business and it would be cool for me to have that flair there.

You need at least 37 pieces of flair to be cool.

[mwedge]

Here is an easy route to go. you don't need to build a stand. just need to add a pump and can add another short single burner that is low. In this configuration you would most likely mash on the short single burner. then have the hlt and boil kettle up high so you can gravity feed the sparge water to the mash tun and the wort to the fermenter.

http://www.academy.com/images/products/400/0267/0267-01287-0001-p1.jpg

Link (http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=content&target=products/recreation/grilling/turkey&start=8&selectedSKU=0267-40037-0001)

[schooly]

Here is an easy route to go. you don't need to build a stand. just need to add a pump and can add another short single burner that is low. In this configuration you would most likely mash on the short single burner. then have the hlt and boil kettle up high so you can gravity feed the sparge water to the mash tun and the wort to the fermenter.

http://www.academy.com/images/products/400/0267/0267-01287-0001-p1.jpg

Link (http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=content&target=products/recreation/grilling/turkey&start=8&selectedSKU=0267-40037-0001)

Just picked one up for $99 (normally $119) at Academy during their After Christmas sale. Keep an eye on the ads, they do go on sale from time to time.

[Clint]

I've helped a couple of club members modify that Academy stand... adding a shelf etc to make it a two tier. Hard to beat the price when you add all the components up and already have a stand to work from.

[schooly]

I've helped a couple of club members modify that Academy stand... adding a shelf etc to make it a two tier. Hard to beat the price when you add all the components up and already have a stand to work from.

How much and what type of beer does it take to get that "help"?

[nickpgoodman]

Here's my stand that Clint welded up. James and I made almost identical stands, I bet he still has the cut sheet and all. The green makes mine far superior though.

Crappy iPhone pic. This is before I had a chance to put the casters on it. Those of you who came to the xmas party saw it in all it's glory.

The Mean Green Brewing Machine™

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn108/nickpgoodman/photo-3.jpg

[Clint]

oh you know me... a sixer of PBR...

[MightyCow9]

That stand really is hard to beat for that price. Has two burners on it already and wheels? I mash in a cooler right now anyway, so i wouldn't need a burner. I have one anyway, but I wouldn't need it.

I think I will go that route for my initial outdoor brew setup.

[MMurray]

I don't currently have any projects that I need to do but I am a aircraft mechanic. I have the tools an skills to help out. I can get some materials and whatnot it just depends on what you need. Let me know if I can be of any help.

[Dave]

I just got a keg the other day to turn into a kettle.

[apict]

I don't currently have any projects that I need to do but I am a aircraft mechanic. I have the tools an skills to help out. I can get some materials and whatnot it just depends on what you need. Let me know if I can be of any help.

Looks like we have many kegs...if you could help getting holes in the kegs ..or tops cut that would be great...will look for a plasma torch for the tops works best but we may be limited to other options.

[apict]

Possible dates for Fabfab?..Saturday?..Feb?...pick one

[arkador]

I suppose I could also convert a couple of kegs into a keggle and mash tun. My SS ball valves/weldless kits are still on back order, but I can cut the tops and drill the holes.

Have you checked with Wayne at bargainfittings.com? He gave me a slight discount because he is in Plano and shipping is cheaper. He sold me everything for my keggle and MLT, at a very good price.

[BeerSawks]

I may also need to bring my stand and have a few mods made like cutting the legs shorter and maybe add casters.

[Mr.C]

Possible dates for Fabfab?..Saturday?..Feb?...pick one

Pretty much any Saturday or Sunday works for me, except for Feb 6th.

[Mr.C]

Have you checked with Wayne at bargainfittings.com? He gave me a slight discount because he is in Plano and shipping is cheaper. He sold me everything for my keggle and MLT, at a very good price.

Unfortunately, everything's bought and paid for, and they're packing the order right now. Too late to cancel. It was a 20% off sale with no tax and free shipping, so it probably came out to about the same. I'll have to check bargainfittings first next time, though; they are much cheaper.

[BeerSawks]

Yeah looks like every Sat in Feb for me is booked. Unless we started pretty early. The last Sat in Jan works for me.

[Mr.C]

http://www.academy.com/images/products/400/0267/0267-01287-0001-p1.jpg


I think I'll go this route for my first brew stand and just make some modifications to it, like adding a shelf and a low burner on the side for the mash tun. Now I need a pump to move wort from the mash tun to the kettle. The rest can be gravity powered. This is going to add up quickly.

[nickpgoodman]

Looks like we have many kegs...if you could help getting holes in the kegs ..or tops cut that would be great...will look for a plasma torch for the tops works best but we may be limited to other options.

Here's an easy way to cut the kegs :) Jigs help make life easier right?

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/simple-keg-cutting-rig-155179/

I don't need anything fabricated at this time, but I will come help cut kegs or whatever and drink beer too.

[MightyCow9]

I will come help cut kegs or whatever and drink beer too.

What could possibly go wrong!!

[mwedge]

I would prefer a sunday myself.

[TurboBrew]

I plasma cut better when I'm drunk.

[gwbbc]

Looks like we have many kegs...if you could help getting holes in the kegs ..or tops cut that would be great...will look for a plasma torch for the tops works best but we may be limited to other options.

I can cut holes drunk without a guide marking line using an angle grinder.

[arkador]

I can cut holes drunk without a guide marking line using an angle grinder.

True, and you will do it in half the time I do. But you will burn out the cutting blade before you finish a 2nd keg, and will not have a nice circle like I had on mine.

If ppl are getting holes cut into kegs, I recommend finding an old lid and using it as a template for the hole in your keg. I did this, and now have a stainless lid with a perfect fit for my keggle.

[Clint]

I would prefer a sunday myself.

ditto

[Dave]

Here's an easy way to cut the kegs :) Jigs help make life easier right?

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/simple-keg-cutting-rig-155179/

I don't need anything fabricated at this time, but I will come help cut kegs or whatever and drink beer too.

I'll make this jig if no one has a plasma cutter.
So do you guys just install a weldless fitting or tig weld on a coupling?

[MightyCow9]

I would be ok with the weldless. Easier to repair/replace if there are problems. I will need three. Do you think we should try a group buy on these? Sounds like we will be doing at least a dozen.

[Mr.C]

I would be ok with the weldless. Easier to repair/replace if there are problems. I will need three. Do you think we should try a group buy on these? Sounds like we will be doing at least a dozen.

Mine are already in the mail.

[Lumpher]

I can cut holes drunk without a guide marking line using an angle grinder.

i can verify that. he cut my keggle perfectly freehand-marked and -cut

[TurboBrew]

I would be ok with the weldless. Easier to repair/replace if there are problems. I will need three. Do you think we should try a group buy on these? Sounds like we will be doing at least a dozen.

I already have mine. Got it for pretty much nothing in a craigslist "I'm getting out of homebrew" purchase.

[Stubby]

I can come and lend my handy work. Im sure I can help weld or whatever. Can even bring a small welder if need be.

[BeerSawks]

If anyone needs 1/2" Stainless steel ball valves I have a few extras for cheap or trade.

[MightyCow9]

If anyone needs 1/2" Stainless steel ball valves I have a few extras for cheap or trade.

I could probably use em. I will talk to you about em on Sunday.

[MMurray]

I just need to know when and where a few days ahead of time. I can grab a bunch of tools from work and be there. I also have access to hardware and what not for attaching casters if needed just need to know what size and how long. I look forward to meeting everyone.

[BeerSawks]

I would like to mount a lawnmower engine on to my stand and call it the "Mash 5" and you can call me SPARGE RACER!!

[mwedge]

where are you going to put the homing pigeon?

[kilted-txn]

where are you going to put the homing pigeon?

Under his hat naturally.

[BeerSawks]

Under his hat naturally.

Oh! Oh! I could wear a helmet!!

[kilted-txn]

I guess you could put him in your ear hole.

[Mr.C]

I think I'll put fins on my brewstand, and Brenden can paint some flames too.

[Lumpher]

not so good. pigeon-doodle in the ear, under a helmet, in the sweaty texas air...

[BeerSawks]

"pigeon-doodle" sometimes you hear or read a word that just makes you smile.

[jayellis]

A Babelpigeon?

[mwedge]

How about we shoot for sunday feb 21 to build grain carts?

[MMurray]

That is my birthday and I might be free. I know we are going to Rahr brewery for my birthday. Just now sure what else my wife has planned that weekend.

[gwbbc]

Well happy birthday to you and me.

[TurboBrew]

How about we shoot for sunday feb 21 to build grain carts?

Did you want to do only grain carts that day or can we get some kegs cut as well?

[mwedge]

might be easier to have seperate days to focus work. but it is up to jb.

how many are building grain mill carts?

[MightyCow9]

That weekend is bad for me. I just found out we are doing a big birthday bash for my Grandma's 80th birthday.

[MightyCow9]

But, if I miss the cart building, I will be ok with that. I am going to work on a few projects from now til then anyway, and will just try to tackle what is left.

[apict]

Crank and Stein mills have arrived........cart mockup 1.....
how many people want a pict's help with Grain Mill..?:confused:

[Mr.C]

Crank and Stein mills have arrived........cart mockup 1.....
how many people want a pict's help with Grain Mill..?:confused:

As soon as I decide on a design, I'll give you a call.

[arkador]

I was looking into buying a Barley Crusher, no fabrication needed, $115, ready to sit on a bucket and attach a cordless drill.